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Thousands of bottles of a common antidepressant have been pulled from shelves after they were found to contain a cancer-causing chemical.
The FDA announced that more than 7,000 bottles of duloxetine were recalled earlier this month after finding that they contained high levels of N-nitroso-duloxetine.
The chemical is an impurity that occurs in the drug, which is sold under brand name Cymbalta, during manufacturing. However, it's part of a group of chemicals called nitrosamines, which are used in pesticides and rocket fuel.
N-nitroso-duloxetine has been linked to a higher risk of cancer.
Patients are being urged to consult with their doctors before stopping the drug due to the risk of side effects.
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The FDA announced that more than 7,000 bottles of duloxetine were recalled earlier this month after finding that they contained high levels of N-nitroso-duloxetine.
The chemical is an impurity that occurs in the drug, which is sold under brand name Cymbalta, during manufacturing. However, it's part of a group of chemicals called nitrosamines, which are used in pesticides and rocket fuel.
N-nitroso-duloxetine has been linked to a higher risk of cancer.
Patients are being urged to consult with their doctors before stopping the drug due to the risk of side effects.
Popular antidepressant recalled due to containing cancerous chemical
The FDA announced that 7,107 bottles of Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules - sold under the brand name Cymbalta - have been recalled due to containing a potentially cancer-causing chemical.


